The rural lodges are located in the indigenous communities where you will enjoy the tranquility of the country, the hospitality of your host family and the cultural authenticity of the region.

The lodges are located in four different communities spread in the foothills of the Cotacachi Volcano. The lodges consist of one bedroom with a fireplace, bathroom, hot shower, and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The furnishings are simple and comfortable with single and/or double beds. You will enjoy traditional meals prepared with ancestral crops freshly harvested from the adjacent fields. Each lodge can house up to three adult visitors.

Each host family keeps a home garden, a beautiful space where dozens of vegetables, fruit trees, ornamentals and medicinal plants - most of which are native to the Andes- are kept for everyday use. Your stay at the lodge affords a unique opportunity to share in everyday life including visits to the home gardens to taste and learn from your hosts about the plants and crops that they conserve, and their culinary or medicinal uses. The characteristics that define the rural lodges of RUNA TUPARI NATIVE TRAVEL are cleanliness, security, and authenticity.

The opportunity to observe and share in the daily life of the Quichua host families will expand your horizons and make your visit to the communities a unique and unforgettable experience.

Native Professional Guides

With the objective of creating new jobs in the county and offering an additional service to our clients, Runa Tupari Native Travel has trained 25 native guides who live within the local communities. The Ministry of Tourism, with the approval of the Ministry of the Environment, licenses these guides and thereby guarantees a quality service. The guides' knowledge of the local culture and traditions will give additional value and insight to your visit to the Cotacachi region.

Tours and trekkings

We have a wide range of tours and treks that offer a mixture of cultural, natural and adventure experiences. The trips last from one to four days with the objective of satisfying your needs and interests through our program of rural tourism with indigenous identity.